Vulcan Steel
Vulcan Steel is a steel distribution and processing company operating across Australia and New Zealand. They focus on delivering superior service and have grown to become a key supplier to the Australasian economy. Vulcan offers a diverse product range and operates through a network of warehousing, manufacturing, and processing facilities.
Short position
Vulcan Steel (ASX:VSL) has 0.50% of its shares on issue reported as short positions as of 5 Oct 2026, or about 733,493 shares. Over the past 30 days that figure has risen 0.07 percentage points, and over 90 days it has fallen 0.72 percentage points. Its highest recorded short interest was 1.71% in August 2026. VSL is classified in the Materials industry. All figures come from official ASIC short position reports, published with a four trading-day (T+4) delay.
Price & short interest
Toggle series, zoom, and compare · ASIC daily, T+4Vulcan Steel (VSL) short interest history
VSL Short Interest History
- 30-day change
- +0.07pp
- 90-day change
- -0.72pp
- 1-year change
- +0.13pp
- All-time high
- 1.71% (August 2026)
- All-time low
- 0.00% (March 2023)
Is VSL heavily shorted?
Not especially: 0.50% short interest is modest by ASX standards, ranking #322 of 799 ASX securities with reported short positions. ASIC requires positions of 0.01% of issued capital or $100,000 (whichever is less) to be reported.
How has VSL's short interest changed recently?
Over the past 30 days Vulcan Steel's short interest has been broadly stable, and over 90 days it has fallen 0.72 percentage points. The current level is 0.50% of shares on issue.
What is the highest VSL's short interest has been?
Since 2021, Vulcan Steel's short interest peaked at 1.71% in August 2026 and bottomed at 0.00% in March 2023.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are sourced from daily ASIC short position reports, published with a four trading-day (T+4) delay. Shorted aggregates the full history since 2021. See our methodology.